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Subtract 8/15 from 70/6

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 8/15

70/6 - 8/15 is 167/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   70/6 = 70 × 5/6 × 5 = 350/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   8/15 = 8 × 2/15 × 2 = 16/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/30 - 16/30 = 350 - 16/30 = 334/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/15
6. In mixed form: 112/15

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